Tabouli with a Twist!

Tabouli, a popular Mediterranean salad, is made mostly of finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, onion, bulgur, and seasoned with olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon, salt and pepper. Some variations add garlic or lettuce, or use couscous instead of bulgur. I grew up eating Tabouli at many of our family dinners. It pairs perfectly with falafel and hummus as well as any protein. Typically prepared with bulgur, or cracked wheat, you can take this recipe to another level using quinoa.

Quinoa is technically a seed, and is related to spinach, chard and beets. It is also happens to be a complete protein, which means that it contains all 9 essential amino acids. Additionally, each cup contains 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. Swapping quinoa for bulgur makes this Tabouli salad gluten-free as well.